AUBURN, MASS. (WHDH) - Dozens of people were sickened Thursday in a hazmat situation at a recycling plant in Auburn.
Crews responded around 3 p.m. to the Casella Recycling Facility on Hardscrabble Road for a report of an unknown liquid that was causing employees to fall ill. The liquid was later determined to be that is often used in lubrication and insulation.
Fire officials say about 30 to 35 employees were complaining about burning throats, itchy skin and eyes and shortness of breath. Two people were taken to the hospital.
The facility has since been shut down as crews work at the scene.
The situation is contained to the facility. The public is not at risk.
The cause of the incident is under investigation. The facility is expected to reopen on Friday.
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